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Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

'Work near Proyart on 12 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 18 August 1918

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July, 1918, near HAMEL, this N.C.O. displayed great bravery and devotion to duty during an attack on the enemy's position. During the final assault Sergeant REED dashed ahead of his comrades, entered the enemy's trenches, and attacked single handed a party of Germans, killing several and the remainder surrendering. He displayed much initiative and bravery during the consolidation of the new position, giving great assistance to his Company Commander in this work. During the whole operation, by his bravery, coolness, and devotion to duty he set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

'On the 12th August, 1918, during operations on the SOMME, near PROYART, Sergeant REED with another N.C.O. went forward to disperse and enemy sniper. On nearing the post they were charged by far superior numbers of the enemy. Sergeant REED immediately opened rapid fire, killing several and putting the remainder o the enemy to flight. His promptness in dealing with this critical situation undoubtedly saved the Platoon, who were at the time in precarious circumstances, from disaster.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919